I think the difference in the actual amount of sumatriptan in the different applications is because of the way it gets absorbed into the system. It's the same drug in all three forms (injectable, inhaled, and oral).

Not sure what the difference is in the other things included in each of the three forms.

thats what I was getting at. Can the imitrex in the inhaler be drawn out for injection?

The inhaler indicates 20 mg. A vial is 6 mg.

Can the inhaler contents be broken down into 3 parts for injection?

For me that would equal 6 injections a I only use 3 mg at a time.

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Thats my only concern. This idea is really no crazier than when the imitrex tip of breaking down the auto injector EXCEPT for the question of formular.

I may be a guinee pig. If you never see another post from me again then the answer is "no you cant do it". 

You can have this whiney ass mutt one way or the other.

I'll Fedex him to you tomorrow

I think I'll wait for a little more input on this.

The imitrex I mean.

Your getting the dog.

Came back, went hunting, found this at /Multimedia File Viewing and Clickable Links are available for Registered Members only!!  You need to or :

is a clear, colorless to pale yellow, sterile, nonpyrogenic solution for
subcutaneous injection. Each 0.5 mL of IMITREX Injection 8 mg/mL solution contains 4 mg of
sumatriptan (base) as the succinate salt and 3.8 mg of sodium chloride, USP in Water for
Injection, USP. Each 0.5 mL of IMITREX Injection 12 mg/mL solution contains 6 mg of
sumatriptan (base) as the succinate salt and 3.5 mg of sodium chloride, USP in Water for
Injection, USP. The pH range of both solutions is approximately 4.2 to 5.3. The osmolality of
both injections is 291 mOsmol. 


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The empirical formula is C14H21N3O2S, representing a molecular weight of 295.4.
Sumatriptan is a white to off-white powder that is readily soluble in water and in saline. Each

IMITREX Nasal Spray

contains 5 or 20 mg of sumatriptan in a 100-μL unit dose aqueous
buffered solution containing monobasic potassium phosphate NF, anhydrous dibasic sodium
phosphate USP, sulfuric acid NF, sodium hydroxide NF, and purified water USP. The pH of the
solution is approximately 5.5. The osmolality of the solution is 372 or 742 mOsmol for the 5-
and 20-mg IMITREX Nasal Spray, respectively.

It does say the powder solution is readily dissolved in water or salt.... and the injection is just the crystal form of the triptan dissolved in salt water.

But really, I took 1 year of chemistry so please ASK A DOCTOR before doing this.  I'd look up to see if injecting the buffered solution would have any negative effects, or if those other additives in the spray would be harmful if injected if you are really keen on accomplishing this.  I understand the need, in the midsts of a hit I've thought about snorting some ground up pills before to make the damn thigns work faster.

I hear 02 works wonders. maybe we should both look into that

Did some hunting around for you Seaworthy and here is what I found...

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I wouldn't try it given this and the ingredients list beejeeber supplied.

Can't you just use the inhaler as intended? Or were you trying to extend the small amount you have?

That would be a good conclusion Seaworthy.

Talk to your Neuro he may have samples of different dosages of Imitrex or another option for you.

Seaworthy,
I understand your frustration.  I spend all too much money on imitrex.  My insurance covers 10 shots a month. As a chronic, the least I use in a month is 25. Oxygen works about 50% of the time but it is not always a viable option at work and has never worked on my wake me up from sleep hits. When I read your post I thought " shit, why didn't I think of that?", but based on all the posts, not sure it's a great idea.  Still bouncing the idea around though,  it would ease the financial burden.

Regards,
Malcom 

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I already use the highest dosage and other options are not an option.